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Sean Payton

Sean Payton is in chill mode as he recharges for his next job, but afraid he won't get back

Sean Payton, 58, is officially on hiatus from NFL coaching and enjoying every bit of it as he unplugs and relaxes for what he hopes is another chance.

Jarrett Bell
USA TODAY

HARRISON, Idaho – After smacking his best tee shot of the day – a straight line drive that soared at least 200 yards – Sean Payton danced. Or something like that. And he talked trash.

Pat Burrell, the former major league outfielder standing nearby, was hardly amused.

“You’re dancing on tee shots now and not a birdie?” Burrell chided, incredulously.

The birdies were surely few and far between for Payton, but he was eager to celebrate, nonetheless.

“I’m the only coach in the NFL who can do The Griddy,” Payton declared as he demonstrated his version of the popular dance. “And it’s documented!”

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